Larry Rice

Larry Rice, 82, formerly of New Albin, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Premiere Estates in Toledo. No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences for the family can be left online at www.Iowacremation.com.

Larry was born May 24, 1937 to Delbert and Ila (Thompson) Rice in Vinton. He married Janet Noeller May 16, 1954. They lived in Elberon for about 20 years and then moved to New Albin in 1987 where Larry served as Police Chief for 10 years, on the City Council for two years, and then as Mayor for three years. They moved back to the Vinton area in 2008 due to health issues and to be closer to family. During his life Larry enjoyed trout fishing, camping, watching old westerns and professional wrestling, and Boston terriers.

Larry is survived by his children, Debbie (Marty) Hayes, Brian (Toni) Rice and Dennis (Cathy) Rice; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Dick (Sharon) Hayes and David Hayes; a sister-in-law, Retta Rice; and a special friend, Jean Rice. Larry was preceded in death by wife, Janet; a daughter, Barbara Kesl; a grandson, Jason Rice; a great-granddaughter, Cecily Rice; his parents; his sister, Lois Rice; and his brothers, Nicky Climer, Robert Rice, Ted Rice and Don Hayes.